Scott Taylor

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About Scott Taylor

Accomplished leader within the local mobile telecommunications industry with a proven track record of creating innovative, successful and award-winning product/application offerings. Leverages a broad and deep understanding of new/emerging technology landscapes to influence strategic directions of key stakeholders and partners. Highly respected by peers, recognised for visionary and out-of-the-box thinking, and often considered a subject-matter expert in all things mobile application specific.Established long-lasting relationships with key mobile device manufacturers, smartphone platform providers and application developers. Works regularly with industry partners on opportunities of mutual interest (device/service launches and integrations) or in problem resolutions. Supports local developer ecosystem development through direct engagement, consultations, presentations and via networking. A fascination in all types of technology, whether in career-focused domains (mobile, internet or cloud), or in more revolutionary forms such as robotics, bio-tech and materials engineering. Understands the necessity of ambiguity in emerging-tech environments, as technology landscapes never remain constant. Encourages early adoption of technology and provides practical recommendations on how best to harness it.Experienced team manager and coach, having fostered numerous high-performance teams and individuals. Management style preference is macro-management, allowing individuals sufficient autonomy to establish their own independent thinking and aptitudes whilst focusing on results and business outcomes longer-term.